China Lake
Synopsis
China Lake tells the story of motorcycle cop Donnelly, a man who spends his vacation time driving around on his Harley in the desert highways still dressed in his uniform. Clearly halfway through this short we learn that Donnelly is deeply disturbed and psychopathic after coming across a few people that have upset him in his twisted ideal of what is right and wrong.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Harmon
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Harmon
- Original Score
- David Gibney
- Original Title
- China Lake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 34m
- Production Studios
- Company Theatre Foundation, The
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Harmon
Robert Harmon
David Gibney
Zach Staenberg
Beth Tate, Robert Harmon
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Harmon
Director
Robert Harmon
Screenplay
Beth Tate
Producer
Perri Kimono
Costume Design
Zach Staenberg
Editor
Robert Harmon
Producer
Emily Draper
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About China Lake
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is China Lake about?
China Lake tells the story of motorcycle cop Donnelly, a man who spends his vacation time driving around on his Harley in the desert highways still dressed in his uniform. Clearly halfway through this short we learn that Donnelly is deeply disturbed and psychopathic after coming across a few people that have upset him in his twisted ideal of what is right and wrong.
Who directed China Lake?
China Lake was directed by Robert Harmon.
Who stars in China Lake?
The principal cast of China Lake includes Charles Napier, William Sanderson, Mickey Jones, Gilmer McCormick, Michel François.
When was China Lake released and how long is it?
China Lake was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 34m.
Who composed the musical score for China Lake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for China Lake was composed by David Gibney.
What is the age rating and content advisory for China Lake?
China Lake holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).